Renewable energy cooperation emerged as a key priority as Bangladesh and Bhutan expressed strong interest in expanding bilateral ties, particularly in the power sector, to tap into regional economic potential.
The issue was discussed during a meeting between Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir and Bhutanese Ambassador Dasho Karma Hamu Dorji at the Secretariat in Dhaka on Tuesday.
During the talks, the Bangladesh side highlighted the importance of strengthening regional cooperation in energy, especially through clean and renewable sources.
Emphasising the region’s untapped potential, the commerce minister proposed joint initiatives in hydropower and solar energy, noting that Bhutan’s vast hydropower resources could complement Bangladesh’s growing energy demand.
He suggested exploring joint-venture hydroelectric projects and expanding solar collaboration to ensure a sustainable and diversified energy mix. Such cooperation, he noted, could play a vital role in enhancing energy security and supporting long-term economic growth in both countries.
The Bhutanese ambassador welcomed the proposals and expressed her country’s willingness to deepen collaboration in renewable energy as well as trade.
She pointed out that Bhutan’s proximity to Bangladesh, particularly through the Burimari Land Port, provides a strategic advantage for energy exchange and cross-border cooperation.
The discussion also touched on broader economic ties, including trade and people-to-people connections, especially in education, which continue to strengthen bilateral relations.
Officials from both sides expressed optimism that enhanced cooperation in renewable energy would not only benefit the two countries but also contribute to greater regional integration and sustainable development in South Asia.
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